Leading the release is “RAGE QUIT (MELO REMIX)”, a reimagining of Letoa’s high energy collaboration with longtime friend and creative partner Lames, now featuring Auckland artist MELODOWNZ. The remix adds a new dimension to the original record while keeping its core energy intact, bringing together three distinct voices across a track built for pure momentum.
Auckland singer-songwriter Paige is entering a new era with the release of ‘Hypocrite’, a fun, energetic introduction to the artist’s evolving R&B/pop sound.
Jason Parker returns on 25 September 2026 with “One Week Sober,” the lead single and opening track from his forthcoming album, “What Makes a Man”, through Bigpop Records.
The arts festival arrives early on Oct 7th when The Mount Tavern [305 Maunganui Road] hosts vegetable.machine.animal on their ‘Trio’ album release tour where the electrical signals of living plants and fungi are transformed into sound; where modular synths are fused with live percussion in a performance that will be spontaneous, rhythmic, unpredictable and unforgettable.
Never Ceded Remix is a DnB dance-floor Haka Kuki log drum anthem, bringing the sounds of the Pacific and a dance music fusion of Pakōpakō, Huia and Baitercell production, with helpful assistance from producer Brigsy of NLP. Rei's original waiata is a timely reminder that Māori rangatiratanga (sovereignty) remains to this day, as he currently plays out this waiata (song) on tour in Turtle Island/Canada.
Fresh off a meteoric rise that has cemented their status as Aotearoa's hardest-working blues-band, electrifying trio BB & THE BULLETS are thrilled to announce the global release of “Freak Show” from their sophomore album “Wrong Side Of The River”.
Return is the opening track from Sid Diamond's third album 'Everything', marking his return to music after a lengthy break. More than an album, Everything is a deeply personal body of work reflecting the realities, resilience and lived experiences of communities often overlooked in mainstream conversations across Aotearoa.
Wellington based - Acclaimed singer and entertainer Tui has officially announced the upcoming release of her highly anticipated new single, "I've Broken my own heart." Known for her captivating stage presence and deeply resonant vocal delivery, Tui's latest track marks a profound milestone in her musical journey, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into vulnerability, accountability, and emotional healing.
Fresh from taking home Best Group at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards, Wellington trio A.R.T are keeping their biggest year yet rolling with their latest single, Look At Me. Co-written with Sammy Johnson and produced by The Ikonics, Look At Me sees A.R.T return to the R&B-meets-reggae sound that connected strongly with audiences on their standout 2026 single Over Now.
On 26 September 2026, VÏKAE and Vanessa Tottle take over a restored old church at Corban Estate for an immersive all-ages live experience celebrating the beginning of VÏKAE’s new era. Inside the walls of the old church, the line between concert, theatre and ritual will begin to blur. Come dressed for the end of the world and prepare to step into something strange, beautiful and completely unforgettable.
The Two dollar trio (Adam Hattaway, Nick Armstrong and Dillon Feeney) are back with their second single - rock n roll songwriters united across Melbourne and Aotearoa. With the bold decision of yacht rock guitar shredding, telephone line lead vocals and an ultra catchy chorus, here’s another 70s slanted rocker to prepare listeners for the LP in full force.
After drip feeding fans with two killer new tracks, Aotearoa hip-hop powerhouse JessB has revealed that she will release her highly anticipated new album MATTERS OF THE HEART on Thursday September 10.
After a difficult seven years away from music, Ōtautahi-based artist KARLESHIA breaks their silence with ‘Holy Low’, the first single from their forthcoming debut EP CHURCH TRAUMA, set for release Friday 30 October.
Dublin-born, Aotearoa-based artist Dónal Gunning is gearing up for the release of his debut album NO OTHER OPTION this October, with new single ‘BREATHING’, offering the first taste of what’s to come.
Formidable Kirikiriroa / Hamilton four-piece HAAST HUNTER, today release their debut studio album PLASTIQUE, ten tracks of heavy-hitting hard rock and powerful metalcore that blurs the line between crushing heaviness and haunting atmosphere.
The New Zealand music industry contributes nearly $1 billion to GDP and builds this country’s brand in international markets more effectively than any advertising campaign. Our music is a source of pride and inspiration for audiences across Aotearoa, reflecting our unique cultural identity. Yet the music industry receives only a fraction of the government’s arts funding.
Auckland singer-songwriter Ms. Mia returns with Still Here, out now, a cinematic contemporary pop single about making up for lost time after life's setbacks. Written in the early hours of the morning, the song grows from quiet introspection into a soaring anthem of hope, reminding listeners that while the past can't be changed, the future is still ours to shape.
Mel Parsons’ new album CASTLE HILL has debuted at #1 in both the Top 40 Albums Chart and the Top 20 Aotearoa Albums Chart. To celebrate the album’s release, Mel and her band are hitting the road for a nationwide theatre tour.
Tom Lark – the project of multi-faceted artist and producer Shannon Fowler – has released a one-off single, 'Sun's Up'. The track is the artist's first new solo material since the 2025 release of his sophomore album, Moonlight Hotel.
Following more than a decade at the forefront of Aotearoa's contemporary soul scene, critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, song-writer and producer, Louis Baker announces his second, full-length studio album, Trouble, due for release on 9 October 2026 featuring the recently released title track.
On Tuesday, 25 August, EXCEL School of Performing Arts will open its doors to high school students and their whānau for an Open Day featuring workshops, performances and a campus tour. From 11am to 2pm, visitors can meet EXCEL’s tutors and students, explore its Music and Dance programmes and experience the school’s creative culture.
Pan-Asian Music Showcase Night, which began as an initiative to connect Asian artists working in New Zealand, has entered a new stage this year after being invited to become part of the official Auckland Asia Festival programme. However, for organiser Han Lee, the longer-term vision goes far beyond creating a larger music event.
NOPILOT’s third single “The Line” draws inspiration from uplifting, anthemic pop-rock songs, akin to The Killers, Kings of Leon, and Sam Fender. This track gestures a softer tone to NOPILOT’s previous releases, emphasising lyrics and storytelling, as well as emotion through soaring choruses.
Fresh off a meteoric rise that has cemented their status as Aotearoa's hardest-working blues-band, electrifying trio BB & THE BULLETS are thrilled to announce the global release of “Wild Honey” from their sophomore album “Wrong Side Of The River”.
Tāmaki Makaurau-based soul-food singer-songwriter dān dān's debut EP songs about food is out now. songs about food is a bilingual English and Mandarin EP about family, identity, and growing up between cultures, with food doing the heavy lifting as the medium of storytelling.
Ōtautahi drama-kid-turned pop-diva Phoebe Vic arrives with her roaring debut album Mood Swinger, a triumphantly sharp and self-confident statement on the trials of being a modern woman in a modern age.
Singer-songwriter Ben Chavasse has released his second 2026 single, a lush track titled ‘Teething’. On ‘Teething’, Chavasse sings confessions and yearnings of a wannabe lover boy, experiencing repeated crushings from distant, fantastical crushes. However, there are hints this hopeless romantic is courting his own heartaches.
New Zealand indie pop/rock artist Jessica Leigh enters a bold new creative chapter with I'm On Fire, the first single from her forthcoming EP At The Same Time, due for release in November. Following the release of her independently produced EP I WANNA BE A STAR earlier this year, Leigh continues to establish herself as one of New Zealand's emerging self-producing artists.
The West Auckland made artist introduces his truest sound yet on “Māori Kid Meets World”, arriving Friday 18 September during Te Wiki o te Reo Māori. For the first part of his career, award winning artist, MOHI, made the music he thought he was supposed to make. On Māori Kid Meets World, he steps beyond that polished image and introduces the person behind it: a funny, sharp-edged and fiercely ambitious Māori kid from Henderson with a rich, unmistakable voice.
Hina will take Descending Dreams on the road this September with Dave Khan, translating the album to a two-person live setting for four shows across the North Island. A key collaborator throughout Descending Dreams, Khan contributes electric guitar, pedal steel and viola across the record. Together, the pair will pull the songs out of their studio arrangements and into something sparer and more intimate, a chance to hear the album find another life in new rooms.
